Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Ranaway, THE 28th of the last month, my Negro Fellow, named ISRAEL, about 22 or 23 years of age, five feet one or two inches high, and well made. Had on when he eloped, a round blue woolen jacket, homespun vest, and a pair of old homespun patched about the knees ; and wears a white or straw hat ; — has a wart over one of his eyelids. Israel formerly belonged to Mr.